A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1025701 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1025764 epoch_slot_no: 10564 block_no: 1025652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1797 time: 2018-05-19 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5acb30aeae943a8ba8b5a9547a283a0a6090492b92fd183198c5dec8b909480fBlock Operator
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